Now playing Next Lithuania In Lithuania, both anti-migrant rhetoric - and solutions - harden Hungary and other states hostile to migrants and refugees are waiting to see whether the EU will act as Lithuania flaunts European law. 01/10/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news Lithuania wants to ban Chinese phones from its government departments The Baltic state is doubling down after its defence ministry told consumers to "throw away" their Chinese-made smartphones last week. 28/09/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news Xiaomi slams Lithuania report that says its devices censor users Lithuania advised people to throw away their Xiaomi smartphones after a report found one of their mobiles had built-in censorship capabilities. 23/09/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news 'Throw away your Chinese phone,' says Lithuania in new report A report by the country's cyber security agency found that one Chinese smartphone had built-in censorship tech that could detect terms like "Free Tibet". 22/09/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania In Lithuania, locals say Afghan refugees are welcome Residents of Raseiniai make the distinction between the Afghans that were evacuated because they helped Lithuanian soldiers in Afghanistan and those that are currently trying to cross the border from Belarus. 10/09/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania must not push back Afghan refugees to Belarus, says court The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Lithuania not to push back five Afghan refugees stranded on the border with Belarus. 09/09/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Czech Republic helps Lithuania fund border fence with Belarus The deal comes after Lithuania asked fellow EU member states for assistance against illegal migration. 07/09/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania recalls ambassador to China over Taiwan office dispute Lithuania said it had recalled its ambassador to China for "consultations" after Beijing expressed anger at the EU country's decision to open a Taiwan office. 03/09/2021
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe 'I arrived in sandals': Meet the Afghans starting a new life in Europe Fearful for their families back home but hopeful for a new start, these are the Afghan escapees who now count Europe as their home. 01/09/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Homemade alcohol poisoning kills 16 people in Lithuania Lithuanian authorities have launched multiple investigations following the death of 16 people found to have consumed homemade alcohol. 19/08/2021
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe Is Lithuania's 550-km border fence going to be money well spent? MPs approved the border fence earlier this month after a surge in the number of migrants arriving at Lithuania's frontier from Belarus. 18/08/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Belarus guards 'crossing border to push migrants into Lithuania' "We cannot tolerate this bold provocation," said Interior Minister Agnė Bilotaitė 18/08/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Belarus to tighten border amid row over migrants with Lithuania Defence and security agencies were ordered to "close every metre of the border" in order to stop migrants that Lithuania turns away from coming back into Belarus. 05/08/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Illegal crossings into Lithuania this year hit 3,000 Lithuania's border guard service said it detained 171 people caught illegally crossing from Belarus into Lithuania on Tuesday night, the largest number in a single day in 2021 and bringing the total number of migrants detained so far this year to 3,027. 28/07/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Taiwan to open de-facto embassy in Lithuania under own name China claims the island which is officially known as the Republic of China and rejects any use of the "Taiwan" name on the international stage. 20/07/2021
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe In Lithuania, a surge of migrants provokes both fear and compassion “They come here for a better life. As a Christian, I believe we should help them,” said resident Kazimir Mikulevic. 14/07/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania passes law to limit migrant arrivals from Belarus Lithuania’s parliament has passed new legislation aimed at curbing an influx of migrants crossing its borders, despite criticism from NGOs. 13/07/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Frontex to 'significantly' up support along Lithuania-Belarus border Frontex said in a statement that it will more than double its number of officers and patrol cars in Lithuania. 11/07/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania begins building Belarus border fence to deter migrants Lithuania has begun constructing a fence along its border with Belarus to deter third-country migrants from entering the country. 09/07/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania European Union hits back at Belarus over 'illegal migration' European Council President Charles Michel has reiterated that "Lithuanian borders are European borders" during a press conference on Monday. 06/07/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania declares emergency over migrant arrivals from Belarus Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has warned that his country would retaliate against the latest EU sanctions on his regime by loosening border controls for undocumented migrants. 03/07/2021
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe 'A pathetic revenge policy': Is Belarus enabling illegal migration? The number of people who illegally crossed into Lithuania from Belarus shot up in June following condemnation over the forced landing of a Ryanair flight to arrest a journalist. 30/06/2021
Now playing Next Destinations Camping in Lithuania: A showcase of natural beauty These four road trip routes will give you a taste of Lithuania. 15/06/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Watch: Painting over of LGBT crossing in Vilnius prompts police probe The incident took place on May 31. In a video posted on Facebook, four people can be seen spray painting over the rainbow-coloured crossing and disrupting traffic. 02/06/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Bill to allow same-sex partnerships in Lithuania falls at first hurdle Thousands joined a demonstration in May rallying against the bill. 25/05/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania to donate 200,000 vaccines to Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine The news was welcomed on Twitter by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. 14/05/2021
